Travel adapter from Gambia to Mongolia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mongolia?

Mongolia uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Gambia and Mongolia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Gambia, you will need a travel adapter for Mongolia. Gambia uses Type G plugs, and Mongolia uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Gambia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Mongolia (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Mongolia

Voltage

Gambia 230 V

Mongolia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Gambia 50 Hz

Mongolia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Mongolia

In Mongolia, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Mongolia can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Mongolia plug guide